kung Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Just got an email from Kyle Riabko- 16 yr. old guitar prodigy just signed to Columbia Aware- and he's playing the Rivoli on June 1st. This is likely the last chance you'll have to see him in a super small setting like this. He's already opened for John Mayer, Keb Mo, Robert Randolph, Edie Brickell and others. He really is The Kid. When I first saw him he was thirteen had never seen Phish and ripped out a spotless DWD and a Punch> Blue Bossa> Punch unfuckingbelievable. Seriously the kid is the great white hope. He mentioned this too: And yes, Rob Randolph is a buddy now. We just spent a day in the studio together and came up with some wicked stuff. He'll be a very special guest on my album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 He is playing the Ottawa Bluesfest too. I'll have to check him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted May 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 I think you will be pleasantly pleasantly surprised. I was sort of wondering what would happen when his voice broke but apparently, and the signing would confirm this, it's even better. He's a great songwriter and his tone and touch rivals even Lauzon's pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted May 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Some more news: May 25 KR in California... Kyle's spent the last 2 weeks in California and is in the process of recording his funkified debut record. Guests so far have included session drummer extraordinaire, Gregg Bissonette, former Prince drummer, Michael Bland, Brazilian drummer Jean from "Udora" and the remarkable pedal steel guitarist, Robert Randolph. Robert and KR became fast friends after they shared the stage earlier this year in Detroit. While in California, KR also performed at the Doheney Heritage Festival May 22 and 23. The crowd was dazzled by the unknown kid from Canada performing along side legends like Etta James, James Brown and Lucinda Williams. Kyle will take a 2 week break from recording to promote his Canadian release. Don't forget to visit KR's Canadian site at www.kyleriabko.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 Man, I'd go, but I think I'm going to the Von Bondies show at Lee's Palace that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 So, anybody else going to check this out tonight? This kid's gonna be huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted June 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Finally someone realizes what I've been saying all along. THIS KID IS GOING TO BE HUGE! (not sure if I can get down to TO tonight but would really like to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted June 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 I don' think I can make it into the city for this but someone pleassssse go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 I'm going for sure! Any idea what time it's on at? I checked the rivoli web site and it doesn't even mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted June 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 I don't know. How'd you here about him? If he takes a request push for Down With Disease or Punch In The Eye, when he was 13 he could do this shit note for fucking note. He gets right in the Treyesque groove it's classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Right on...I'll request that for sure...if he's actually playing. His website lists it, but I just called the rivoli and their taped message says nothing about it. Dang, am I ever confused. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 well if he's not playing, you won't be the only one standing there looking dumb, i plan on checkin him out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 okay, right on! I'm glad to hear it...the rivoli website and recorded message says something about a comedy night...baaaaahhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 that was for last night. i don't think it actually says anything about tonight, but i haven't listened to it since yesterday, so i could be wrong. what time are you heading down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Okay, I just called again and actually spoke with someone. They told me that there's a cd release going on right now, but it's private and I'd need to be on the guest list. They wouldn't tell me who it was for...sorta weak. Anyhow, when it's done, it's improv comedy for the rest of the night...so it might not be a good idea to go down there. Sucks, cause I was looking forward to it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted June 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 I should have suspected as much. FUCK. I really wanted to know how it would go. I kind of thought the Rivoli was too small for him, it's just a show for suits obviously which explains why it wasn't announced. Anyways how did you hear about him cauldron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 I heard about him first when I saw his name as an opener for Robert Randolph. Then I noticed your post about him a couple weeks back. I've never seen him mind you, but was looking forward to it. Yeah, really too bad about tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted June 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 I'll drop him an email and see how it went and report back. I'm sure a toronto date will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Right on. I'd check him out at a medium sized venue, but woulda loved to see him at the Rivoli...small as it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Damn that was kind of a burn... Oh well I guess Creaking Tree is always playing tuesdays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 haha...exactly what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 now I don't have to choose. mmmm Ambient Ping, here I come baby. thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Ahh good call, Ambient Ping can be fun, and it's just a stones throw from my place... Hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairySari Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Kyle Riabko was just on CityTv news. And they had footage of him playing at the rivoli. weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotoRooter Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 He was probably just playing for the suits last night. Have a cigar Kyle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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